A stiletto heel is a long, thin, high heel found on some boots and shoes, usually for women. The word stiletto is derived from stylus, meaning a pin or stalk. Stiletto heels may vary in length from 2.5 centimetres (1 inchs) to 25 cm (10 inches) or more if a platform sole is used, and are sometimes defined as having a diameter at the ground of less than 1 cm (slightly less than half an inch). Stiletto-style heels 5 cm or shorter are called kitten heels. Not all high slim heels merit the description stiletto.
Real stiletto heel has a stem of solid steel or alloy. The more usual method of mass-producing high shoe heels, example moulded plastic with an internal metal tube for reinforcement, does not achieve the true stiletto shape.
Stilettos give the optical illusion of a longer, slimmer leg, a smaller foot, and a greater overall height. They also alter the wearer's posture and gait, flexing the calf muscles, and making the bust and buttocks more prominent.
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